GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| imply | to express indirectly |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |